Sanding a wood deck is an essential part of home maintenance, and it sounds simple enough. Rent a sander, take a few laps around the deck surface, tune up the guard rail’s top cap, and voila: a ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson refinishes a deck by sanding or stripping to restore its appearance and durability.

A deck should be a comfortable space to enjoy those summer evenings with family and friends, not a squeaky or unstable surface. If it seems like the deck is sagging in the center, the boards are ...